Jason Brater

9.0

Really nice. A touch of grass, then spiced pear and lychee, w a touch of spiciness. — 6 years ago

with Heather

Michael Chelus

8.9

Blackberry, vanilla, black cherry, raspberry, licorice and oak. Great structure and soft tannins. — 7 years ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.3

A shining star. Elegance. Expression. Terrior. — 7 years ago

Eric Vrtis

9.2

Right up my alley. Full bore with black tea, baked cherry and plum pie, black licorice, raspberry compote rubbed leather. Rooibos finish. — 10 years ago

Heidi Lauer

10

Absolutely love this but can only get for a limited time — 10 years ago

Timothy Lund

9.2

One of my favorites from Black Star Farms, Old Mission Peninsula. — 10 years ago

Marc Sherrell

8.9

Oaky and vanilla. Not a typical Chardonnay. — 11 years ago

Kristin Snow

9.0

So unique and bubbly! Great with strawberries and chocolate. — 11 years ago

Chad Hartley

9.0

Really delicious full bodied Syrah. Heavy dark black cherry with nice tannins. — 11 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.5

Alishia had this 12 years ago

M Otto

10

Best bottled wine I have had to date :) loved it — 13 years ago

Maciej Kurka

9.3

This drinks like vintage port or better — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

This Anthill is well extracted. Too much for how I like my Pinot’s. It is also has a slight alcohol burn in the back of my throat which; I & other professionals consider a fault in wine. It’s like Oregon fruit & florals meet the over-extraction of Bella Glos. That aside, there are some merits here.

The nose reveals slightly stewed, yet ruby & candied fruits of; blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, plum, creamy raspberries and notes of pomegranate. Pronounced baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Black, rich earth, black licorice, sweet tarry notes, limestone, dark spice, dry, crushed rocks and bright; red, dark, blue and purple florals.

The body is big, thick and lush. She still has sticky, meaty, tarry tannins. The structure & tension is quite big. The length and balance are good but, still require some more time to hit their peak. Slightly stewed, yet ruby & candied fruits of; blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, plum, creamy raspberries and notes of pomegranate. Pronounced baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Black, rich earth, gravely, dark volcanic minerals, black licorice, sweet tarry notes, limestone, dark spice, stem inclusion, leather, hints of graphite, dry, crushed rocks and bright; red, dark, blue and purple florals. The acidity is round and good. The big, long, finish is, rich, ruby, elegant, well polished and persists for minutes.

Photos of; one of the vineyards they source fruit, three friends & partners that founded Anthill; Anthony Filberti, David Low, and Webster Marquez who met while working at Williams Selyem and the staff working the process in the cellar. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This is an all-star producer and look forward to trying this again in 10–15 years. The 14 is really beautiful, it’s rich, thick, ruby, ripe and dark. The tannins are velvety backed up with scorched earth. The violets sing at this this stage. The fruits are dark and slightly rustic. Grilled savory meats, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries & strawberries haunt the back palate. Graphite, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, dry herbs, leather, tobacco with ash, round beautiful acidity, a rich, ripe, elegant, long, beautiful finish. Shouldn’t even think about opening the 14 for another 10 years plus. I would take this over the Sine Qua Non any day and be the happier given their price points. — 8 years ago

Nicholas Livingston

9.4

Delicious Mourvèdre a la Bandol -this 2011 is exceptional with black and red cherries, licorice root, vine clippings in all their pruned sap, and an herbaceous Mediterranean wisp of lavender. Such a star! — 10 years ago

Mark Dowling

9.4

Anthill Farms 2013 Syrah Sonoma Coast. Fresh cracked black pepper with rich blue fruit. Bright fresh acidity with finely textured tannins. — 11 years ago

Eric Waxman

8.9

Black cherry nose. Lingers a bit. — 11 years ago

Richard Austin

9.0

This is a beautiful summer #rosé sweet strawberry, cantaloup, great balance of acidity and sweet. — 11 years ago

Joel McElrath

9.6

Very nice, light and not too dry. — 12 years ago

Meredith Freudenthal

9.7

One of our favorite reds. From the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan. Got it as an anniversary gift from Mackenzie. — 13 years ago

Sean Mulvihill

9.0

Very good white. Sweet but not head ache sweet, got to love that! — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

An interesting Red blend from Bethlehem.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice long legs.

Tangy finish with medium, round tannins.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, vanilla, wood, earth, barnyard, vegetables, spices, smoke and dark coffee.

Soft and smooth and very enjoyable. Feels like an old world wine.

Had it blind and called Austrian red. Wrong.

Made with local grapes grown around the winery. Organic.

13% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$20. — 7 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.0

The final bottle of the case. This wine is now darker and smokier on the nose with less of the blue fruit and more of the stewed black fruits. The palate still has wonderful acidity but is far less lush. Flavors of wet earth mingle with darker stewed plum and blackberries and lead to a bit of a shorter finish that shows a touch more puckering acidity. — 8 years ago

with Kati

Heidi Lauer

10

my all time favorite cider — 10 years ago

Dan White

9.0

Ripe raspberry and cherry up front. Very bright ruby color. Balanced structure. Overall, a very tasty Pinot that lines up well against other fruit forward / acid driven Pinots. — 10 years ago

Michael Okusa

9.3

Bright acidity, tart raspberry and black cherry, grapefruit zest, a touch of wood and spices. Elegant and delicious! — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Lush and rich black, blue fruit, little use of new oak, black tea, star anise. Big long rich finish. Can't wait to have this in eight years. — 11 years ago

Koire Rogers

9.3

Savory, black fruit, spices, beautiful acid. Really good — 11 years ago

Brett Pinkin

9.5

From eastern Washington - Winemaker Jed Steele. Black cherry, almond. Tastes and smells beautiful. — 12 years ago

Sam Bilbro

Owner/Vineyardist Idlewild Wines

9.1

Black pepper, savory spices, olives, meat, and dried raspberry. Yum! — 13 years ago